Project Controls Specialist

About the role

Aecon is expanding its team to support new and upcoming civil projects in Washington. This position offers a chance to join a leading construction and infrastructure development company.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project job costs, forecasting, revenue, and cash flows.
• Maintain project level cost and budget utilizing company provided software including identification of cost adjustments, quantities, forecast cost to complete, and budget revisions.
• Support subcontractor and service agreement payments.
• Develop and facilitate payment applications to the client.
• Investigate problems and/or reported incidents; identify and recommend solutions/alternatives as appropriate.
• Assemble cost and schedule proposals for change order work.
• Prepare and coordinate reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in project decisions regarding cost and scheduling.
• Provide additional support to Scheduler when needed on an ad hoc basis.
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed by the Project Management Team.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of civil construction experience
• College and/or University degree in related field, OR applicable work experience
• Applied knowledge of the “Earned Value” principles.
• Applied knowledge of Project Management and Project Controls principles, including experience with concepts of PMBOK.
• Applied knowledge of cost engineering/cost control.
• Intermediate to expert proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Organizational skills to handle multiple tasks within a high-pressure work site environment.
• Interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and employees.
• Willingness for continuous learning and advancement of technical knowledge.
• Detail oriented and customer focused.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with project management software.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Benefits (comprehensive Plan- Dental/Medical/Vision)
• 401K (comprehensive match plan)
• Vacation - Paid Time Off
• Health and Wellness Home Benefit (wellness subsidy for fitness/health)
• Tuition Reimbursement (strong career growth support for approved degrees, diplomas and courses)
• This role is eligible to participate in Aecon’s discretionary Short Term Incentive Plan (STIP).
• Green Home Energy Benefit (a subsidy that can be used for approved green home energy expenses)

Pay

$95,000 - $125,000 per annum USD

Schedule

Full-time